Well, Apple is seemingly looking into new ways to curb any potential threat, and could use the power of your iPhone to help catch thieves in the act.

Judging by a recent patent application, the company claims a method of "capturing biometric information for identifying unauthorised users", including fingerprints, video or audio, could be used to help protect the precious insides of your phone.

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The information could then be stored or sent to a server, where police could presumably use it to figure out who the culprit is.